Flight Controller Enclosure

This page shows how the FC is installed in its 3D printed enclosure.

The FC comes with a 3D-printed enclosure, which still has to be assembled. It consists of a top part, a bottom part, a tiny reset button, and several screws. First, make sure the reset button is installed inside the enclosure. It should fit in a hole in the side, next to the hole for the micro USB connector.

Reset button mounted in place
Removing tape from FC connectors

Now, the FC can be installed into the bottom part of the enclosure with four short hex screws (7 mm). The screws will thread into the bottom half of the 3D printed case. Be careful not to overtighten so you don't strip or crack the plastic.

Larger screws from Box 1 used for mounting FC in 3D printed enclosure

The photo below shows the FC mounted into the bottom part of the enclosure.

FC mounted to bottom of case with larger screws from Box 1

After the FC is installed into the bottom case, you can put the top case on and turn the whole enclosure upside down. Use four screws to mount the top case to the bottom. Once again, be careful when tightening.

FC installed inside the 3D printed enclosure and SD card inserted

The final step in this section is to place the FC label on the top plate. This gives a visual representation of ports and will come in handy when we begin to wire everything together. Not to mention it looks really cool!

FC with label

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